ViseLog – Green Transition to Knowledge Capital for the Logistics Industry
Embedding the Green Transition in Skills and Expertise
The ViseLog project developed logistics education and collaboration based on the skills needs arising from the green transition and low-carbon transport. The project strengthened the competence of students, teaching staff and industry professionals while supporting continuous learning and career development.
The project produced a foresight and skills needs assessment for the logistics sector, developed educational content, organised pilot training and advanced simulation-based pedagogy. Key outputs included a pedagogical model for logistics education, learning materials on renewable transport energy and propulsion solutions, and a 360° learning environment designed to support the teaching of load securing.
The project’s results can continue to support the development of logistics education, professional competence and industry collaboration after the project has ended.
THE PROJECT IS ENDING SOON
Green transition into knowledge capital
The project produced a comprehensive foresight and skills needs assessment for logistics education, with a particular focus on the requirements of the green transition. Educational content was also developed and updated, pilot training was organised, and simulation-based pedagogy was strengthened. These outcomes will support skills development and the availability of a skilled workforce in the sector over the long term.
The green transition affects us all.
KEY PROJECT OUTCOMES
The ViseLog project developed logistics education to meet the skills needs arising from the green transition, energy transition and digitalisation. The project produced new information on skills needs in the sector, developed educational content and learning environments, and strengthened collaboration between educational institutions, industry, and research, development and innovation (RDI) activities.
What Did the Project Achieve?
- New information was produced on skills needs in logistics. A skills needs assessment was conducted in cooperation with the LOBRA project, involving interviews with representatives of 14 logistics companies. The assessment highlighted skills needs related to digitalisation, alternative fuels and propulsion technologies, sustainability, emissions measurement and practical workplace skills.
- A more systematic approach to simulation-based pedagogy was developed. Findings from benchmarking visits were compiled into a report and used to create a pedagogical model for logistics education. The results supported the development of simulation-based teaching and learning environments at Ekami and Eduko.
- New educational materials and learning solutions were produced. These included a 360° learning environment for teaching load securing, three introductory videos on renewable transport energy and propulsion solutions, and a report on the impact of EU regulations and policy measures.
- The competence of teaching staff and industry professionals was strengthened. The project organised training sessions, workshops, simulation days and familiarisation events. Participants explored high-capacity transport (HCT) vehicles, electric heavy-duty transport, and the use of simulation in teaching and operational development.
- Collaboration between education and industry was strengthened. Cooperation with companies, educational institutions and other development projects helped align educational content with the sector’s actual skills needs.
- Pathways from vocational education to universities of applied sciences were strengthened. The project developed pathway studies in logistics and raised students’ awareness of opportunities to continue from vocational education to a university of applied sciences.
Key Publications and Materials
- Logistics Sector Skills Needs Assessment as Part of the Green Transition
- From Simulation to Effective Learning – Benchmarking Report
- Pedagogical Model for Logistics Education
- 360° Learning Environment for Load Securing
- Introductory Videos on Renewable Transport Energy and Propulsion Solutions
- Impact of EU Regulations on the Transition to Alternative Fuels and Powertrains in Logistics
The publications, learning materials and operating models created during the project can continue to support the development of logistics education and professional competence after the project has ended.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
HCT Vehicle training provided teaching staff with practical experience of heavy-duty equipment
As part of the ViseLog project, an HCT vehicle training and familiarisation day was organised for logistics teaching staff in Kouvola on Friday, 10 April 2026. The event was led by Eduko in cooperation with Kuljetus Tuuri.
During the event, participants had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with an HCT vehicle at Kuljetus Tuuri’s depot. The day also covered the special characteristics of driving and handling an HCT truck from the perspective of teaching and developing one’s own competence.
In addition, participants were able to take a close look at the electric truck acquired by Esedu for educational use, which added an interesting perspective on the transformation of logistics equipment and future teaching content.
The day provided participants with valuable practical experience and new perspectives on how changing vehicle technology can be taken into account in logistics education.
Responding to companies’ wishes with a 360 learning environment
ViseLog-hankkeen osaamistarvekartoituksessa nousi selkeästi esiin yritysten toive kehittää kuormanvarmistamisen opetusta. Yritysten näkökulmasta kuormansidonnan ja kuormanvarmistamisen osaaminen on tärkeä osa logistiikka-alan ammattitaitoa, ja sen havainnolliseen opetukseen toivottiin uusia keinoja.
Tarpeeseen vastattiin kehittämällä Ekamille ja Edukolle 360°-oppimisympäristö, jonka avulla kuormansidontaa ja kuormanvarmistamista voidaan tarkastella käytännönläheisesti ja helposti hahmotettavalla tavalla. Oppimisympäristön tavoitteena on tukea opetusta ja tehdä kuormanvarmistamisen keskeisistä periaatteista entistä selkeämpiä opiskelijoille.
Kilpailutuksen jälkeen oppimisympäristön toteuttajaksi valittiin Simulation Wizard. Yhteistyö toteuttajan kanssa sujui joustavasti koko prosessin ajan, ja hankkeen sekä opetuksen tarpeet ja toiveet otettiin hyvin huomioon lopputuloksen suunnittelussa ja toteutuksessa.
Alla olevasta linkistä pääset katsomaan oppimisympäristön esittelyvideon.
The ViseLog project’s skills needs assessment has been published
The ViseLog project conducted a logistics sector skills needs assessment in cooperation with the LOBRA project. Representatives of 14 logistics companies were interviewed, including organisations of different sizes operating in transport, warehousing, port operations, maintenance services, distribution and passenger transport.
The assessment identified a particular need for further competence in legislation, alternative fuels and propulsion technologies, energy-efficient driving, emissions measurement and the use of digital systems. Companies also emphasised the importance of practical education, workplace skills and collaboration with education providers.
The findings informed the development of educational content, simulation-based learning solutions and other industry-oriented activities within the project.
The impact of EU regulations on the transition in power sources in the logistics sector
The ViseLog project report “The Impact of EU Regulations on the Transition in Power Sources in the Logistics Sector” has now been completed and published. The report is available in Finnish only. It was compiled by Hannu Harmaala from Kouvola Vocational Institute – Eduko. The report examines how regulations and political steering measures affect companies’ choices of power sources in the logistics sector.
The simulation day of the ViseLog and LOBARA projects gathered a large group of partners from the logistics and maritime industry on the Xamk campus on January 27, 2026. The number of participants was a positive surprise – maritime simulators and simulation-based development are clearly of interest and are being discussed right now..
The day began with a tour, where participants were able to take a peek “behind the scenes” into the simulation environments. The tour introduced them to the data center, the engine room simulation room, and the simulators’ adaptability to different ships and uses. For many, the highlight was the opportunity to test their skills in practice: those who wanted to were able to virtually drive a tugboat into the Mussalo harbor basin, which concretized the benefits of simulations through hands-on experience.
After lunch, the discussion continued with companies, where they discussed, among other things, what companies want from Xamk as a partner, how simulations could be better utilized in developing business operations, and how cooperation opportunities should be communicated so that the information also reaches smaller operators. The discussions particularly highlighted the possibility of visual simulation to reduce costs and test bottleneck and exception scenarios safely.
Several participants described the day as “eye-opening” – and the event provided valuable, practical feedback and new ideas for further development for the project. Themes also highlighted cooperation between educational institutions, the challenges of reaching out to companies, and the need to make RDI cooperation and funding opportunities more familiar and accessible. This continues in much the same vein as the previously organised LOL event, which highlighted a strong need for concrete encounters and clear paths for cooperation.
Thank you to everyone involved – it’s good to continue towards the next common development steps!
Logistics Skills in Motion – Together Towards a Greener Future
The Logistics Skills in Motion event organised by the ViseLog project brought together representatives of logistics companies, education providers, teachers and experts under one roof in November to reflect on the future of the sector. The guiding idea for the day was to explore how the green transition, new energy solutions and simulation technologies can be turned into concrete skills and competitiveness – both in companies and in education.
The day started with expert presentations that opened up the ongoing changes in the logistics operating environment from different angles: evolving vehicle and equipment solutions, tightening regulation, and the opportunities and requirements created by digitalisation. The goal was not just to provide an “information package”, but to spark discussion about what these changes actually mean in everyday practice.
After the expert talks, it was time to do what logistics is at its best – focus on practice. Participants had the chance to try out different simulators and see how virtual learning environments can support skills development. Simulators made it possible to test situations that would be difficult or unreasonable to practise in real life: for example exceptional situations, disruptions and demanding driving conditions. For many participants, the simulator sessions offered a very concrete insight into how safety and competence can be developed in a cost-effective way.
A key part of the day was a group work session built around the question: How can we, together, get even more value out of new technologies and simulations for everyone’s business, now and in the future, as working life structures are changing? The groups engaged in lively discussion on, among other things, how cooperation between education and working life could be strengthened and how simulation exercises should be designed so that they better support development.
Feedback from the event was very positive. Participants especially appreciated the practical approach, the good atmosphere and the opportunity to network across different organisations. Many highlighted how valuable it was to see and experience simulations on site and to reflect together on how they could be used more effectively – both in education and in companies’ internal competence development.
Logistics Skills in Motion clearly showed that there is a strong need for shared discussion, concrete solutions and new ways of learning.
ViseLog showcased at sector events
The ViseLog project was actively represented at a range of education and development events, highlighting the skills needs related to the green transition in logistics and the potential of simulation in teaching. These included Hankeareena II, Eduko Fest and Eduko’s Tehoväylä Days.
At the events, the project presented its objectives, ongoing studies and early findings related to industry collaboration, teaching staff’s competence needs and the development of simulation-based pedagogy. The events also provided opportunities to discuss with teachers, students and industry representatives how logistics education could better respond to changes brought about by the green transition, new energy solutions and digitalisation.
The project’s visibility at these events strengthened collaboration networks and raised wider awareness of its themes. The feedback and ideas gathered were used in the further development of ViseLog to help logistics education respond more effectively to future skills needs.
Benchmark visits to simulation environments
During the ViseLog project, several benchmarking visits were made to educational institutions and companies that use simulation in teaching and skills development. The organisations represented the transport, warehousing and maritime sectors, where safety, efficiency and realistic operating environments are particularly important.
The visits examined how simulators had been integrated throughout learning pathways rather than used as isolated additional exercises. Key findings included clearly structured training modules, realistic scenarios, systematic assessment and feedback, and close links to real workplace situations. At many of the organisations, simulation complemented workplace learning and classroom instruction, allowing students to practise the same skills in a safe but realistic environment.
In companies, simulations were used for employee induction, continuing training and practising exceptional situations. This helped improve safety, reduce errors and develop operations without production interruptions or risk to equipment.
The key findings were compiled into a benchmarking report and used to create a pedagogical model for logistics education. They also informed the development of simulation-based teaching at Ekami and Eduko, including the integration of exercises into vocational qualification units and stronger links between teaching and working life.
Collaboration with other projects
The ViseLog project worked closely with other logistics development projects, particularly the LOBRA and VISLOG projects.
The LOBRA project focuses on skills needs in logistics and the pedagogical use of simulation. Collaboration included joint workshops, sharing experiences of simulation-based learning environments, and jointly applying the findings of skills needs assessments.
In the VISLOG project, South Savo Vocational College (Esedu) is developing an electric high-capacity transport (HCT) vehicle combination as a learning environment. The project collects operational data and driving experience from electric heavy-duty vehicles based on industry needs, builds new competence to support the energy transition, and develops initial and continuing logistics education in close cooperation with companies and educational institutions. The ViseLog project team visited Esedu to learn about the electric HCT vehicle combination and its learning environment. Insights from the visit are being used to develop logistics education at Ekami and Eduko and to plan content related to the green transition.
Through this collaboration, the projects’ results reinforced one another and support the coordinated development of logistics education in response to the skills needs arising from new energy solutions and the green transition.
More together
ViseLog was implemented as a group project by South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk), Kouvola Vocational Institute (Eduko) and the Joint Authority of Education of the Kotka-Hamina Region (Ekami). The partners developed logistics education and competence through joint work packages and collaborated with companies, educational institutions and other RDI projects in the sector.
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